Capital City Visitors

Posted: Wed 6:03 PM, Dec 17, 2003&nbsp|&nbsp

Updated: Wed 6:03 PM, Dec 17, 2003

Gov. Jeb Bush is praising Florida's continuing growth in the tourism industry. Many Florida companies suffered deep losses in the days and months following 9/11. That same report is projecting more growth for 2004, but there's even more good news for this area.

Tallahassee and Leon County are reporting a large jump in visitors, more than 14 percent, which is high for this area. What's more is Tallahassee is one Florida city that doesn't rely on tourism money.

The capital region's main source of income is state government, according to the Chamber of Commerce, but the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitor Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce are reporting high numbers in tourism.

"When you see a tourism pop, you see an influx and multiplier effect. It usually increases dollars and it's wonderful for the community," said Sue Dick.

The bureau says there are specific reasons why this increase has happened.

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